- Height6′ 1½″ (1.87 m)
- Brian Distance is an American film and television actor known for his portrayals as the "tough-yet-honest" law enforcement officer. He has appeared in numerous film, television and off-Broadway productions. Brian Distance is known for his role in the multi Oscar-winning and multi Golden Globe-winning film "Green Book", his recurring role on NCIS: New Orleans (CBS) as New Orleans Police Department Sergeant Gordon, and co-star appearances on Billions (Showtime), Bull (CBS), Blindspot (NBC), Daredevil (Netflix), The Mysteries of Laura (NBC), House of Cards (Netflix), 30 Rock (NBC), and a host of other movies and television shows.
Brian Distance was born in Baltimore, Maryland. At a very young age, he cultivated his love for theatre and the performing arts by appearing in several grade school and high school plays.
After witnessing first-hand the September 11th terrorist attacks in the Financial District in New York City, Brian left his job as a Wall Street finance attorney to return to his true passion, acting. To further hone his acting chops, Brian graduated from the prestigious William Esper Studio (NYC) Two-Year Professional Actor Training Program. Since then, Brian has appeared in countless feature films, network and cable television programs, and off-Broadway productions.
- IMDb mini biography by: GenNext Entertainment
- Alumnus of The William Esper Studio (NYC) Two-Year Professional Actor Training Program. 9/11 forced him to leave behind Wall Street as a Finance Attorney to pursue his true passion, acting.
- Played Security Guard Frank Garzero on Nurse Jackie for seven seasons. Locked the hospital's doors to close down the hospital forever in the series finale, Season 7, Episode 12- "I Say a Little Prayer for You.".
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